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Heparin, a blood thinner, is typically administered to prevent blood clots during surgery and in other emergent care situations. Acting as an anticoagulant, heparin typically prevents the formation of blood clots while allowing the body to break down clots already formed. In some patients, however, heparin can result in thrombocytopenia (HIT), a condition that results in blood platelets collecting in the blood vessels. When this occurs, the body tends to exhaust its coagulation factors, resulting in bleeding. Since 2007, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received over 300 reports of health problems associated with heparin. These and other issues led Baxter International, the largest manufacturer of heparin in the United States, to recall the drug. A the law office of Provost Umphrey, our attorneys work closely with medical experts in establishing a link between our clients' injuries and the use of heparin.

To schedule a free consultation and discuss your case, contact heparin injury attorneys at the Provost Umphrey Law Firm today.

Other Side Effects Associated with Heparin

In addition to thrombosis, the use of heparin has been associated with the following allergic reactions and side affects:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Excessive sweating
• Decrease in blood pressure
• Numbness or weakness
• Swelling of the legs
• Difficulty breathing

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If you are unsure whether or not you have a case, contact heparin injury attorneys at the Provost Umphrey Law Firm today. We can review the specifics in your case and determine whether you have grounds for seeking damages.